This will be some first steps in Max/MSP: the language, its structure, syntax and logic; using Midi; basic techniques for synthesis, sampling and processing; building musically useful patches.

Course by Benjamin Thigpen (composer and teacher at Conservatoires of Cuneo - Italy- and of Mons -Belgium).

Method

The session will combine lecture-demonstration-explanation with collective, hands-on, practical “instrument” building. We will spend a lot of time making patches together, so you should come away with a fair amount of concrete practical experience.

The courses will probably be taught in English, but could be taught in French (or Italian), depending on the participants.

Courses take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Reception of the participants on the session's first day from 9:30 a.m. Participants will have access to the classroom after class hours. >> Price and registration: € 325 /€ 250 (student). The payment should be received two weeks before the beginning of the session. If you pay from Belgium, please make a money transfer to account Nr 599-1580201-05. Outside Belgium, please use the following codes. IBAN: BE-96 599158020105 - BIC: CTBKBEBX. Please mention the participant's name in the communication field. >> Hardware and software: If possible, participants should bring a laptop computer with Max/MSP/Jitter installed. Ideally, they should also bring a midi controller (keyboard, drum pad, faders...). Upon request, a fully functional, 30-day demo version of the software will be installed on the participant's computer. For those without a laptop, a limited number of computers will be available.